Thrombocytosis Essential

Question: Can you give blood with essential thrombocytosis? I might have essential thrombocytosis and I would really like to give blood, but I don't know if I can if I really do end up having it.

Answer: why risk it

Question: Is Essential Thrombocytosis a blood cancer? A relative has been diagnosed with Essential Thrombocytosis. The condition was detected due to a high platlette count, and confirmed by a bone marrow biopsy. She is now taking Hydrea. We can't work out if this is a blood cancer or not. Does anyone know?

Answer: It is not cancer but a blood disorder. A very serious one. It CAN become cancer but, in less than 1% of patients. The survival rate I was able to research is 65% up to 10 years. It sounds like a rare or fairly rare disorder and there were several "unclear" findings as to what causes it at the sites I researched.

Question: What is a substitute drug that is cheaper than Agrylin, medicine for Essential Thrombocytosis disease? My father has this ailment where his platelet counts reaches 6 million where standard count should only be 400+. Agrylin, which was manufactured by GenAsia and his only medicine for this sickness is so expensive. I want to know if there is an alternative generic drug for this.

Answer: I would get your Father to a Naturopath, or someone versed in Herbal Remedies. My suggestions would be to try "Ginko Biloba" which is a Blood Thinner for better circulation, along with Vitamin E which will help put elasticity back in the veins, & Co-Enzyme Q10 which will help normalise the Blood Platelets.,& you can Google the above 3 elements on Google, & also Google "Thrombocytosis" but only look for Natural Health Answers. Your Father should get 20-30 minutes of sunshine on as much bare skin as possible each day, the sunshine, along with the Cholesterol under the skin produces Vitamin D which is used by the body in various ways to fight cancer & produce Viramin K which helps the Bone Marrow produce new Blood Cells. Your Father needs to have his diet assessed & eat more Raw Fruits & Vegetables. Check Raw-Diet on Google. Below is a Link to a Website that may help. http://www.herbal-treatments.com.au/herbs_thrombocytosis.html I hope this is helpful, Keep well, robertringin.

Question: Does anyone have or know someone who has Essential Thrombocytosis? I am interested in young women with the disease. Trying to evaluate different treatment options.

Answer: Usualy symptomatic treatment of the disprder is all that can be done. If the person does not show symptoms it is still good to have regular checkups from the local doctor. Encouragemnet not to smoke or take it up is the first thing. Preventing formnation of blood clots and careful monitoring of the medications given to prevent these is imperative as they are susceptible to unconrolled bleeding.

Question: Is it okay to take birth control if you have essential thrombocytosis? I'm just wondering because birth control runs the risk of blood clots and thrombus and if you already have a greatly elevated platelet count, should you still take it?

Answer: Honestly if you have any type of thrombosis,you will have a greater risk.So if you already have a greater risk i would not take it.But if you really want to know talk to your doctor as they are the only ones Qualified to answer this

Question: Were there real life success stories on illness of Essential Thrombocytosis getting cured? My father might got it from clinical operation for his hernia when he was young. His platelet reaches 6 million and we're recently using Agrilyn which I think only controls his platelet count but not exactly curing his illness. Were there cases of this same situation where platelet production went back to normal? How was it done?

Answer: Some people develope this, and it resolves completely. Sounds like your dad has something else going on underneath the thrombocytopenia.

Question: Has anyone heard of essential thrombocytosis? My wife has it, but we are still wondering if is bad. Any ideas?

Answer: Essential thrombocytosis is a slowly progressive disorder with long asymptomatic periods punctuated by thrombotic or hemorrhagic events. Many times the patient will not need treatment at presentation, it won't affect them until later. It is however treatable.

Question: Do you have any medical information on a condition called "essential thrombocytosis"?

Answer: Alternative names Return to top Essential thrombocythemia; Essential thrombocytosis Definition Return to top Primary thrombocythemia is the overproduction of platelets without a recognizable cause. Platelets are essential for blood clotting. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top Primary thrombocythemia is a slowly progressing disorder, caused by overgrowth of a type of cell that is a precursor of blood cells. Although the platelets are primarily affected, the red blood cells and white blood cells are also involved. The disease has similarities to polycythemia vera, chronic myelogenous leukemia, and myelofibrosis. Usually it affects people in middle age. Bleeding can occur from the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system, urinary tract, or skin. The formation of blood clots (thrombosis), may occur with bleeding episodes. It may even cause strokes in some people. Risk factors are unknown. The incidence is about 3 out of 100,000 people. Symptoms Return to top * Bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract * Bleeding from the gums * Bloody stools * Dizziness * Easy bruising * Enlarged lymph nodes (rare) * Headache * Nosebleeds (epistaxis) * Numbness of hands or feet * Prolonged bleeding from surgical procedures or tooth extraction * Ulcers on fingers or toes Signs and tests Return to top * Bone marrow aspiration * CBC that shows elevated platelet count * Physical examination may show enlarged spleen or liver * Uric acid level may be elevated Treatment Return to top If a patient has life-threatening complications, platelet pheresis, a procedure to remove platelets from the blood directly, can rapidly decrease the platelet count. Long-term decrease of the platelet count using medications can reduce both bleeding and clotting complications. Most common medications include hydroxyurea, interferon-alpha, or anagrelide. For patients with a known clotting tendency, aspirin may help decrease clotting episodes. Some patients do not need any treatment. Expectations (prognosis) Return to top The outcome varies. Some people have prolonged periods without complications, while complications related to hemorrhage and thrombosis lead to death in others. Complications Return to top * Acute leukemia or myelofibrosis can develop in some patients * Severe hemorrhage * Thrombotic episodes (stroke, heart attack, or blood clots in extremities) Calling your health care provider Return to top Call your health care provider: * If unexplained or prolonged bleeding occurs * If chest pain, leg pain, confusion, weakness, numbness, or other new symptoms develop

Question: help essential thrombocytosis!!!!! plz help!? Hello, my girlfriend went for a blood test about a week ago and found that her platelets were really high 1400 nano milliliters cubed (or whatever its measured in) but everything else is "normal" she has been having tingling feelings in her arms and legs? went off to see the hematologist today and he said it might be essential thrombocytosis... she was been given antibiotics for the first week to kill "infection" to lower the platelets if anyone has any advice please help! i don't think it is Essential thrombocytosis. but getting worried. she is only early 20's! this is the 2nd week now that this has been going on, the doctor put her onto asprin. do you guys think that it is Essential thrombocytosis?

Answer: Many people with essential thrombocythemia have no symptoms. Others may have symptoms such as: skin problems such as redness, burning, or itching pain in the feet and hands a mildly enlarged spleen headache, dizziness, weight loss abnormal bleeding (rarely) pregnancy complications abnormal blood clotting (most common problem) If a blood clot forms it may block blood flow to a part of the body. This may cause serious problems such as stroke (a blood clot in the brain) or heart attack (a blood clot in the heart). People who smoke or drink alcohol increase their risk of developing a blood clot. Treatment depends on the level of platelets in the blood and the risk of clotting or bleeding complications. Plateletpheresis (removing platelets from the blood) may be used as an emergency treatment to quickly reduce an extremely high platelet level. Longer-term treatment may be observation of the individual's status through regular doctor visits if the risk for blood clots is low. Those with higher risk may be treated with medications such as hydroxyurea, anagrelide, or interferon alpha. I can't imagine why the antibiotics. Infection raises white blood cells. The aspirin, I can see because this condition causes excessive blood clotting and aspirin would thin the blood and make it flow more freely.

Question: What is "essential thrombocytosis"?

Answer: It id slowly progressing disorder caused by overgrowth related to blood cells. Usually platelets are primarily affected, but red and white blood cells are also involved. Bleeding can occur in the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory system, urinary tract, or skin (blisters). In any situation where blood is involved (surgery, dental work etc.) extra care must be taken, also take simple steps to avoid bruising. Things to watch for are bleeding episodes and there is an elevated risk of stroke.Common treatment includes platelet phareses, interferon-alpha and even aspirin if there are clotting tendencies. Under a Doctors close supervision prognosis is good but you need to watch for severe hemorrhage, thrombotic episodes and in latent cases development of leukemia. Be ready to go to the Emergency room if you have chest pain, leg pain, confusion, weakness, and numbness in any of your extremities. Do not hesitate to come, time is always of the essence, and myself :) or some other capable competent nurse (and Doctor) will be there to make it all better. Take care, Katy